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R123 NKC

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,939 mi
Last recorded185,939 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 NKC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 185,939 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 183,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 175,351 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 167,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 161,716 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 160,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 160,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 154,743 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 150,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 145,724 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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R123 NKC is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 96,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R123 NKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R123 NKC registered?

R123 NKC is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R123 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 NKC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R123 NKC have outstanding finance?

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